四级语法题讲解

-Year 2011Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRET?A The city is now ten times its original size.B I wish I had two times his strength.*C The seller asked for double the usual price.D They come here four times every year.解析：本题考查的是倍数表达法。答案是B。在英语中，两倍的表达是twice，三倍以上才是three，four，fivetimes。Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A What do you think has happened to her?B Who do you think the visiting professor is?C How much do you think he earns every month?*D How quickly would you say he would come?The phrases like freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the -ING particle is used _.A as a commandB as a conditionC for concessionD for emphasis*Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause (主语从句)?A We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.*In the sentence The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning, the italicized word is used to modify _.A the objectB the verbC the subject*D the prepositional phraseThe sentence that expresses OFFER isA Ill get some drinks. Whatll you have?*B Does she need to book a ticket now?C May I know your name?D Can you return the book next week?Which of the following italicized phrase indicate a subject-predicate relation （主谓关系）?A . Smiths passport has been issued. B The visitors arrival was reported in the news.*C Johns travel details have not been finalized.D The new bookstore sells childrens stories.Year 2012Which of the following determiners (限定词）can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A many a B fewC such*D the nextWhich of the following reflexive pronouns （反身代词）is used as an appositive (同位语）？A He promised himself rapid progress.B The manager herself will interview Mary.*C I have nothing to say for myself.D They quarreled themselves red in the face. Which of the following sentences express WILLINGNESS?A By now she will be eating dinner.B I shall never do that again.C My brother will help you with the luggage.*D You shall get a promotion.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A How strange feelings they are！*B How dare you speak to me like that!C What noise they are making! D What a mess we are in!Which of the italicized parts function as a subject?A We never doubt that her brother is honest.B The problem is not who will go but who will stay.C You must give it back to whoever it belongs to.D It is clear that the crime was done deliberately.*Which of the italicized parts functions as an object?A He doesnt like the idea of my speaking at the meeting.B It is no use your pretending not to know the matter.C My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.*D Her falling into the river was the climax of the whole trip.All the following sentences have an appositive EXCEPT_.A She bought herself a pair of new shoes*B Only one problem still remains-the foodC My friends all understand and support meD She liked her current job, teaching EnglishWhich of the following contains an adverbial clause of cause?A I got a job as soon as I left university.B As there was no answer, I wrote again.*C You must do the exercises as I show you.D Wealthy as he is, Mark is not a happy man.Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A Are you sure of Simons disappearance?B The man with a beard is talking to the manager.C Every precaution was taken against the failure of the plan.D Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed the trip.*Which of the following prepositional phrases is an adverbial of concession?A They used the box for keeping treasure.B I stepped aside for her to get in first.C For all that he seems to dislike me, I shall like him.*D The parents bought a birthday cake for their son. 2013Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n) .A appositive （同位语）B objectC adverbialD complementTIP: 这道题考查句子成分。a different man 在句子中充当的是主语Xinchun的补足语，选择D。Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?A Nonsmoker.B Deadline.C Meanness.D Misfit.TIP: 这道题目考查的是构词法。 复合词是指由两个以上（包括两个）独立的词组合而成的新词， 因此正确选项为B。 其他三项属于派生词：A由前缀non+词根smoke+后缀er构成；由词根mean和后缀ness构成；由前缀mis和词根fit构成。Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A Lucy insisited that her son get home before 5 oclock.B She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C Walk straight ahead, and dont turn till the second traffic lights.D Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.The following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT .A moreB enoughC manyD such Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A She opened the door and quietly went in.B Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.C Think it over again and youll get an answer.D He is somewhat arrogant, and I dont like this.Which of the following CANNOT be used as nominal substitute (名词替代词)？A Much.B Neither.C One.D Quarter.All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPTA. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.B. The President is coming to the UN next week.C. The school pupils will be home by now.D. He is going to email me the necessary information.TIP: 这里will做情态动词用，表示推测和估计。Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A Politics are the art or science of government.B Ten miles seems like a long walk to me.C Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.D All the furniture has arrived undamaged.TIP: 主谓一致问题。Politics 是一个以s结尾的表示学科的词，谓语应该用单数形式。Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A He is not the man to draw back.B Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.C Larry has a large family to support.D There is really nothing to fear.TIP:同位语的基本功能是在句子中给先行词充当解释说明的作用。项an和draw back 是主谓关系；C项family和support 是动宾关系；D项nothing和fear也是动宾关系。Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A Let me drive you home, shall I?B You will mind your own business!C Come and have dinner with us.D I wish you could stay behind.Which of the following sentences expresses s fact?A Mary and her son must be home by now.B Careless reading must give poor results.C Its getting late, and I must leave now.D He must be working late at the office.TIP: 情态动词must的用法。 Must可以表示推测，如A项，玛丽和她的儿子现在应该到家了； D项，他在办公室一定工作到很晚。 Must还可以表示“必须做某事”，如C项，天色已晚，我必须要回家了。 只有在B项，must用来强调一个事实，粗心阅读必定没有好结果。The following are all dynamic verbs (动态动词) EXCCEPT .A remainB turnC writeD knock2014It is essential that he all the facts first.A is examining B will examine C examines D examineTIP: 考查虚拟语气。Which of the following sentences expresses a future action?A Lucy is continually finding fault with her sister.B We are meeting the visitors after the performance.C The coach is now crossing the Garden Bridge.D Im hoping that youll give us some advice.TIP: 考查进行时态的用法。Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object complement?A The front door remained locked.B The boy looked disappointed.C Nancy appeared worried.D He seemed to have no money leftTIP: 考查语法术语 object complement（宾语补足语）。 A B C属于subject complement（主语补足语），连系动词后的部分（be的各种形式，become, turn, seem, appear, look, smell, taste, remain 等。）是主语补足语。Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT？A Physics is an important school subject.B The Niagara Falls is in North America.C The United States borders Canada.D Mumps is a kind of infectious disease.TIP: 考查主谓一致(agreement)。Which of the following sentences indicates POSSIBILITY?A The moon cannot always be at the full.B You cannot smoke inside the building.C He cannot come today.D She cannot play the piano.TIP: 考查can的用法。The boys in the family are old enough for .A schools B school C the school D the schoolsTIP: 考查零冠词的用法。不加冠词表示到了上学的年龄，而非具体的场所。Which of the following italicized parts indicates a predicate-object relationship?A He was reading Marys letter in the room.B You can buy mens shoes in this shop.C Mrs. Blacks passport was lost.D The enemys defeat brought the war to an end.TIP: 考查名词属格的意义。Please pardon you.A my disturbing B disturbing C to disturb D that I disturbTIP: 考查动名词。Which of the following tag questions is INCORRECT?A Carry this parcel for me, will you?B Nobody wants to go there, does he?C Few people know him, dont they?D Everything is ready, isnt it?TIP: 考查（附加疑问句）。Which of the following reflexive pronouns （反身代词）is used as an object?A I spoke to the president himself.B Frank is not quite himself today.C Linda herself will play the violin.D You must pull yourself together.TIP: 考查反身代词的用法。The research team can handle needs to be handled.A whenever B whichever C wherever D whateverTIP: 考查宾语从句引导词。Which of the following italicized parts modifies an adverb